Article Audio: Your Reading List, Delivered
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 412
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Building Trust and Understanding: How to Cultivate Positive Relationships with Direct Reports, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The article examines the delicate balance leaders must strike when cultivating personal relationships with direct reports. While friendly and empathetic relationships can foster teamwork, p…
00:16:58 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Healthy Doubt or Imposter Syndrome: Navigating Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Leadership Positions, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the important distinction between healthy doubt that can fuel creative problem-solving and growth, versus imposter syndrome which can undermine success and well-being …
00:18:38 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Make Your Workday Work for Your Mental Health, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Maintaining mental well-being in the workplace has become increasingly important as jobs grow more demanding and the work-life boundary continues to blur. While research shows the significa…
00:19:06 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Called Back to the Office? How You Benefit from Ideas You Didn't Know You Were Missing, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how leaders can maximize productivity and innovation as organizations transition employees back to the workplace following the pandemic. It highlights how co-location …
00:21:09 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Enabling Rapid Decision-Making: Strategies for Organizational Leaders, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The article outlines research-backed strategies that organizational leaders can employ to help their teams make faster, improved decisions in today's technology-driven and rapidly changing …
00:15:46 |
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Rethinking Learning and Development: The Case for a 3-To-1 Experiential Learning Model, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The traditional 70-20-10 framework for organizational learning has become outdated, failing to account for advancements in technology, employee learning preferences, and the need for immedi…
00:20:07 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Collaboration despite Difficult Relationships: Strategies for Working Effectively with Others, Even When Personality Clashes Arise, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Effective collaboration is critical for organizational success, but aligning diverse personalities and working styles can be challenging. This article explores research-based strategies for…
00:17:44 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Under-Management: The Silent Crisis in Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the concept of under-management, where leaders fail to provide sufficient direction, feedback, resources, or accountability to their employees. While the problems of m…
00:16:25 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Decoding Culture at Work, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how organizational culture is a powerful yet often misunderstood force that shapes employee engagement, performance, and an organization's success. It provides a frame…
00:18:55 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Skills First: How Skills-Based Organizations can use AI to Create the Jobs of Tomorrow, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, and General Assembly are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to map skills, reskill workers, and design jobs for emerging…
00:19:26 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Identifying and Handling the Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader in the Workplace, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the phenomenon of the "incompetent-confident leader" - those who severely overestimate their leadership abilities and lack self-awareness of their deficiencies, yet pa…
00:20:16 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Feeling Ambivalent About Your Boss Hurts Your Performance Even More Than Disliking Them, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Employees' perceptions of and relationships with their direct supervisors can significantly impact job satisfaction, motivation, and work performance. Research suggests that feeling ambival…
00:17:51 |
Sun 16 Feb 2025
The Evolving Role of Leadership in a Technological Age: Preparing Organizations for the Rapid Advancement of General Artificial Intelligence, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: General artificial intelligence (GenAI) shows immense promise for enhancing human capabilities and transforming organizational operations, but also presents significant challenges that lead…
00:18:03 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Unveiling the Hidden Truth: How Employees are Really Using AI in the Workplace, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines recent research on how employees are using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in innovative ways that go beyond their employers' directives. It …
00:18:58 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
How My Generation Combat Burnout and Find Balance in Our Lives
Abstract: This article explores the growing problem of burnout among young professionals today. It examines the key causes fueling burnout, including unrealistic workloads, lack of work-life balance,…
00:19:08 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Fumbling the Baton: What Not to Do When Motivating Your Team, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Recent research in organizational behavior and leadership provides critical insights into common managerial mistakes that undermine employee motivation. The article examines four key behavi…
00:17:31 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
How to Tap Into Your Creative Genius at Work, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores five evidence-based practices for harnessing creativity to drive innovation within organizations. These include cultivating psychological safety, encouraging idea gene…
00:17:41 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
The Power of Learning as a Learned Behavior: A Practical Guide for Continuous Improvement in Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This paper explores how the ability to continuously learn and improve is a critical yet underutilized skill in both personal and professional contexts. It argues that learning is not an inn…
00:19:00 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
What Not to Do When You're Trying to Motivate Your Team, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores common mistakes leaders make when trying to motivate their teams and provides research-backed, practical alternatives. It discusses how a lack of clear communication, …
00:17:16 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
Understanding the Real Reason Why So Many Managers Don't Know How to Manage, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the underlying reasons why many managers struggle to effectively lead their teams, despite holding a managerial title. The key factors identified include a lack of for…
00:17:49 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
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